The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)

Curry scores 28 points to help 76ers top Thunder

- By Cliff Brunt

OKLAHOMA CITY » Seth Curry’s start resembled some of his big brother’s hottest streaks.

The guard scored 23 of his 28 points in the first quarter in the Philadelph­ia 76ers’ 115-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.

Curry made 6 of 7 3-pointers in the opening period to help the 76ers take a 36-26 lead. After the quarter ended, a teammate waved a towel over him, perhaps concerned that he might burn up.

Curry’s older brother, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors is known for such streaks.

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Seth said this run was a bit different than the crazy ones Steph goes on.

“I was getting good shots,” Seth Curry said.

“It wasn’t like I was 18 dribbles, half-court, 40-footers. It wasn’t like I was like on a Stephtype streak. I was finding

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Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds for Philadelph­ia. The 76ers are off to a 2-1 start as they work through issues with Ben Simmons, the point guard the team listed as out because of personal reasons.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, and rookie Josh Giddey had 19 points, eight rebounds, six assists and four steals for the Thunder.

Oklahoma City fell to 0-3, but the Thunder might have won over some fans with their scrappy play down the stretch.

“We just competed tonight, especially in the fourth,” Gilgeous-Alexander said.

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 ?? NATE BILLINGS — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ?? Philadelph­ia 76ers guard Seth Curry (31) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Derrick Favors (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Oklahoma City.
NATE BILLINGS — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Philadelph­ia 76ers guard Seth Curry (31) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Derrick Favors (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Oklahoma City.

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